K9 Memorials

Handler – Deputy Adam Montgomery One of the southeast’s most successful police K9s passes away at 14 Coweta County deputies are mourning the loss of one the most successful K9s in the southeast. Donja earned that title by winning a major police dog tracking competition in 2015. After ten years of service and four years of retirement, she passed away this week …

Handler – Corporal Chris Hester  Atascadero police K9 dies unexpectedly An Atascadero K9 has died, the City announced Thursday. The Atascadero Police Department says the passing of Pit was unexpected due to an “unforeseen medical issue.” Pit was born in Germany and was brought to the U.S. in 2015 to serve the City of Atascadero. He partnered with Corporal Chris …

Died 8/19/21 Handler – Officer Tyler Edwards Springfield police K-9 Axel dies at age 5 Springfield police K-9 Axel has died at the age of five, the department announced Wednesday night. In a statement, the Springfield Police Department said Axel had experienced a blockage that caused internal damage. He passed away on Aug. 19. “He is more than a dog, …

Handler – Sgt. Christopher Ladd  New Hampshire State Police announce death of 9-year-old K-9 Duco State police announce the death of 9-year-old Dutch Shepard K-9 Duco on Wednesday. Police said Duco was assigned to Sgt. Christopher Ladd out of the Troop F Barracks in Twin Mountain. Ladd and Duco began their career together in March of 2013. They trained for …

Died – 8/18/21 Handler – PC Jim Stephenson  Police canine hero Ozzy passes away A retired hero with the Durham Regional Police Canine Unit has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Ozzy, who served for more than nine years, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 18 with his handler PC Jim Stephenson and family by his side. In a tweet, the Canine …

Handler – Deputy Franklin  Manatee rescue teams note passing of retired K-9 officer The volunteer nonprofit Manatee County Search and Rescue announced that Rocky, a retired K-9 officer with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, has died. Rocky served Manatee County until his retirement in 2019, the group’s Facebook page said. “To Deputy Franklin, his family, and all those at MSO, …

Handler – PC Mike Davey Hero police dog slashed with knife in Herefordshire dies A former police dog who was slashed with a knife while saving the life of his handler in Herefordshire has died. West Mercia Police said it was “with great sadness” it reported PD Bacca, who worked for the force from 2013 to 2019 before retiring with his …

Died – 8/16/21 Handler – Jerry Paris  Albany County K9 Baxter passes away The Albany County Sheriff’s Office said one of its K9 officers has died. Baxter was most well known for tracking down a missing Cohoes woman who was found miles from her home in 2019. The sheriff’s office said Baxter helped rescue dozens of people. Bloodhounds are good at following …

Died 8/13/21 Handler  Oakland County Sheriff, 2 year old K-9, dies in the arms of his handler The Oakland County Sheriff’s reports K-9 Riggs has died while in the arms of his handler. Riggs was a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd named Riggs who died from an apparent heart attack. Results from the necropsy performed at Michigan State University revealed the cause of death. …

Died 8/13/21  Prince George P.D. K9 “Loki” Passes Away  The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division regrets to inform you of the untimely passing of active duty K9 Loki. Loki was the faithful partner of Corporal Joe Ward. Loki served as a patrol and drug detection dog from 2013 until his death on Friday, August 13th. Throughout his …